LULAC HEAD START OBSERVATORY

License #DCCC.70263 · NEW HAVEN, CT · Capacity —

Lifetime deficiency profile

11 total deficiencies

Top rules cited at this facility

11 citations across this facility's inspection history. Top 9 below — click any rule to read the plain-English summary, evidence inspectors look for, and how to fix.

RuleTimes citedSample narrative
19a-79-10(d)(1) 2 In child care centers that serve children under three years of age, there shall be a sink with hot and cold running water designated for diaper changing and hand washing of staff and children in the program space. Visual…
19a-79-10(h)(2) 2 Plastic bags, balloons and Styrofoam objects shall not be accessible to children under three (3) years of age. — 133-Plastic Bags/Balloons/Styrofoam Objects Inaccessible
19a-79-3a(c) 1 The operator shall notify the Office of Early Childhood, the parent(s) and staff of any changes in programs or services. Notification of personnel changes shall be made within five (5) business days after the change. If …
19a-79-4a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-4a(g) 1 A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the child care center or group child care home which shall include documentation of professional development for each program staff person who cares for …
19a-79-5a(a)(1)(D)(ii) 1 The operator of a child care center or group child care home is responsible for maintaining on the licensed premises a current record for each child enrolled. A copy of the record shall be available and provided upon req…
19a-79-6a and/or 19a-79-7a 1 The building, equipment and services shall be maintained in a good state of repair. A maintenance program shall be established that ensures that the interior, exterior and grounds of the building are maintained, kept cle…
19a-79-7a(e)(10) 1 Potentially hazardous substances in the child care centers and group child care homes shall be stored in a separate locked area. — 076-Potentially Hazardous Substances Locked
19a-79-4a(h)(2)(G) 1 A written plan for consultation services shall be developed, signed annually by the consultant and implemented. Consultative services shall include documenting the activities and observations in a consultation log that i…
19a-79-6a(a)(3) and/or 19a-79-6a(a)6) 1 There shall be proper refrigeration of no more than forty-five (45) degrees Fahrenheit for perishable foods in all child care centers and group child care homes and on field trips. The kitchen in child care centers or gr…

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Unknown source cadence · Retrieved by AccreditReady May 11, 2026 · Source: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood